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Building Resilience in Conservation Projects: Why British-Made Rooflights Are More Critical Than Ever   For architects and conservation officers involved in sensitive heritage projects, attention to detail, careful specification, and an understanding of planning constraints are fundamental to success. But in today’s unpredictable global climate, a new layer of complexity is making its way onto […]

What Trump’s Tariffs Means for UK Rooflight Manufacturers Donald Trump’s return to the White House has already made headlines around the world — and for UK manufacturers, one of the first major ripple effects is now being felt. The recent announcement of new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from the EU signals a fresh round of trade […]

From origins of Rooflights in the UK to their modern design upgrades. Managing Director of Master Roofers UK, Stewart Rowles, explores a brief history of rooflights. Traditional rooflights have played an important role in British architecture since the Industrial Revolution, providing natural light to buildings while maintaining structural integrity and durability. Early Development (18th–19th Century) […]

When adding rooflights or conservation rooflights to your home, extension, or heritage property, it’s important to consider how your project may affect neighbouring buildings. Good design is about more than light and ventilation, it’s about creating harmony within the built environment. At Stella Rooflight, we understand that planning approval often hinges on how sensitively a proposal responds to its surroundings. […]

When applying for planning permission, particularly in conservation areas or environmentally sensitive locations, your ability to demonstrate genuine environmental responsibility can make all the difference.   At Stella Rooflight, we believe that sustainable specification, transparency, and collaboration with conservation officers are key to influencing planning decisions in your favour. By making intelligent choices, from materials and glazing […]

Sustainability has become an essential consideration for both consumers and businesses across the globe. In the rooflight industry, this focus on environmental responsibility is especially significant, given the industry’s impact on energy efficiency and its role in modern architecture.   However, despite the growing demand for sustainable solutions, greenwashing—the act of presenting misleading claims about […]

Natural light plays a vital role in making our homes feel welcoming, and it often tops the list of homeowner priorities. Personally, I dream of transforming our somewhat dim 1970s flat by adding a loft conversion and large rooflights to flood the living space with natural light. While our flat isn’t a heritage property, it […]

Window cleaning is seldom a favoured task, especially when it involves hard-to-reach rooflights. Accessing rooflights for cleaning can be challenging due to their elevated positions, making self-cleaning glass for conservation rooflights a valuable consideration for effective maintenance. Types of Self Cleaning Glass: Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Hydrophilic Self-Cleaning Glass Known for the “lotus effect,” hydrophilic glass […]

Stewart Rowles, Managing Director at Master Roofers Discusses The Enduring Legacy of Conservation Roof Windows in Britain Conservation roof windows hold a unique and significant place in British architectural heritage. These cast iron-framed windows, designed for use in historic buildings, embody both the practicality and charm of an era before the advent of modern roof […]